Is the Use of a Virtual Learning Environment at University Compatible with a Student’s Individual Learning Style?
Author
WILLIAMS, LUKE
Date
2014Type
Thesis
Publisher
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Metadata
Show full item recordAbstract
Abstract
This dissertation is a study of virtual learning environments (VLE), their use in universities and whether learners with different learning styles experience VLEs differently. A review of the available literature shows that while there is a significant amount of research in to VLEs, the research is often technology-led rather than being focussed on the learner. The literature review also detailed various learning style theories and identified the VARK test as a particularly popular theory. The VARK test involves categorising learners in to four categories: Visual, Aural, Reading/Writing and Kinaesthetic.
A questionnaire was used in this study to gain data on how different individuals use VLEs. This questionnaire also included the VARK test in order to categorise the participants in to preferred learning style categories. The results were then analysed in a quantitative manner in order to establish if different learners, with varying learning styles, had different experiences of using VLEs. The data uncovered that there was a difference between learners and their experience of VLEs, with reading/writing and aural learners having better results than visual and kinaesthetic learners.
Description
BSc Hons BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Collections
Related items
Showing items related by title, author, subject and abstract.
-
Is the Use of a Virtual Learning Environment at University Compatible with a Student’s Individual Learning Style?
WILLIAMS, Luke (Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2014)Abstract This dissertation is a study of virtual learning environments (VLE), their use in universities and whether learners with different learning styles experience VLEs differently. A review of the available literature ... -
Teaching youth football using the reciprocal, self-check and inclusion teaching styles
Blackwell, John (University of Wales Institute Cardiff, 2010)The reciprocal, self-check and inclusion teaching styles were explored in youth football by evaluating the use and effects of each style and how these styles met the learning needs of young players. The findings suggest ... -
A critical analysis of students' attitudes to learning in Further Education , with particular reference to key skills application of number.
Lewis, Martyn (University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, 2008)In all areas of life, there are many roots of people's attitudes and many consequences to them. In an educational context the sources and effects of attitudes to learning are just as numerous and far-reaching. This piece ...